The vehicles featured in the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Builder's Challenge during July's SEMA Pinewood Drag Races will soon be made available for auction through ebay. Proceeds raised through the auction will benefit Childhelp and the Victory Junction Camp. But before these carefully crafted...

The 2011 SEMA Show is coming to town, and Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet to make sure everyone not only has a great time, but is also treated like a high-roller. Over the next several weeks, SEMA will introduce discounts negotiated with numerous venues across town just by letting them know...

Here is a collection of photos featuring Hyundais at the 2010 SEMA Show. The vehicles are part of a database of photos that are available for download at www.enjoythedrive.com.

As the 2011 SEMA Show draws closer, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) continues to organize a program that will be remembered by collision repairers attending the Show long after it ends.

Petrillo Name Rostra Chairman, Hanighen Named CEO Rostra Precision Controls Inc. announced that Thomas P. Petrillo has moved to chairman of the board of Rostra and has named John Hanighen as his successor as CEO. According to Rostra, Hanighen brings more than 30 years of automotive aftermarket...

Nissan has released the first revision of its ’12 NV Body Builder's Guide. This manual contains body-builder’s information for the ’12 Nissan NV, including complete instructions on how to install the OEM rear windows. Also, for easier reading, dimensional data has been reformatted.

The WD-40 brand has a new interactive webpage to promote its partnership with legendary hot-rod designer Chip Foose. On the site, visitors can view “Chip’s Tips,” a series of how-to online videos that show Foose using the WD-40 multi-use product to help build, restore and maintain vehicles.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail...

The California legislature voted in favor of a one-year delay on collection of sales taxes for online transactions made within the state. Earlier this year, the legislature passed a law requiring online retailers with subsidiaries in California to collect sales taxes from their customers.

President Obama has submitted legislation to Congress designed to encourage American small businesses to hire new workers and expand operations. The $447 billion plan includes cutting the payroll tax in half for American companies on the first $5 million in payroll.